Principal Software Engineer

Principal Software Engineer - Data Solutions & Measurement Cint is a global software leader in technology-enabled digital insights and research technology. The Cint platform automates the insights-gathering process so that companies can gain access to insights faster with unparalleled scale. Cint has one of the world’s largest consumer networks for digital survey-based research, made up of over 239 million engaged respondents across more than 130 countries. Over 4,600 insights-driven companies use Cint to accelerate how they gather consumer insights and supercharge business growth. The Cint Technology team is looking for a Principal Software Engineer to join our international Data Solutions & Measurement team. This position is for a software engineer who likes challenges. Our business has been doubling in the last few years and so our systems need to scale to accommodate this growth. What You Will Do Our ideal candidate considers themselves among the highly technical and likes to push the limits of their knowledge and experience every day. In this role, you will lead the design, implementation, scaling, and maintenance of the code that powers our production systems. You will work autonomously, providing technical direction and ensuring timely and high-quality delivery across multiple projects. You will proactively communicate and collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Product and Data Science, to drive strategic initiatives. With significant freedom to innovate, you will play a pivotal role in world-class research, shaping the next generation of Cint products and mentoring less experienced engineers. Qualifications What We Are Looking For 10+ years of hands-on professional backend software development experience, with a significant portion in a leadership or principal role. Degree in Computer Science or related field. Proficient programming skills in Python or Java and comfortable maintaining code in both languages, with a strong emphasis on architectural design and code quality. Deep familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, advanced testing frameworks, and deployment strategies. Extensive experience with complex API integration, design, and best practices, including defining API standards. Expertise in dealing with system complexity, distributed systems, and large-scale architectural challenges. Exceptional sense of ownership, accountability, and technical leadership. Outstanding problem-solving, analytical, and strategic thinking skills. Consistently questions the status quo and brings innovative, impactful solutions to engineering and product needs, driving significant technical advancements. Strong ability to influence architecture and technical decisions across multiple teams, ensuring robust, scalable, and cost-efficient solutions that align with business objectives. Enjoys working as part of a team, actively mentoring and guiding other engineers, and providing constructive feedback to foster growth. Comfortable with making critical decisions based on comprehensive data analysis and industry best practices. Outstanding communication skills to guide and facilitate complex cross-functional collaboration and present technical strategies to diverse audiences. Extensive background in data analytics tools such as Spark, Hive, Databricks, or similar, with experience in designing and optimizing data pipelines. Deep familiarity with observability strategies, including advanced monitoring, logging, and tracing. Extensive experience with AWS, Microservices, Docker, Kubernetes, and advanced SQL, including database design and performance tuning. Responsibilities Lead the design, implementation, scaling, and maintenance of production systems; collaborate with Product and Data Science to drive strategic initiatives; mentor engineers; contribute to world-class research and product development. Additional Information Our Values Collaboration is our superpower We uncover rich perspectives across the world Success happens together We deliver across borders. Innovation is in our blood We’re pioneers in our industry Our curiosity is insatiable We bring the best ideas to life. We do what we say We’re accountable for our work and actions Excellence comes as standard We’re open, honest and kind, always. We are caring We learn from each other’s experiences Stop and listen; every opinion matters We embrace diversity, equity and inclusion. More About Cint We’re proud to be recognised in Newsweek’s 2025 Global Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces®, reflecting our commitment to a culture of trust, respect, and employee growth. In June 2021, Cint acquired GapFish and in January 2022, completed the acquisition of Lucid, expanding our data capabilities and reach. Cint Group AB (publ), listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, has teams across global offices. ( We also encourage candidates to review our AI usage guide during the interview and hiring process. Seniority level Not Applicable Employment type Full-time Job function Software Development Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Cint by 2x #J-18808-Ljbffr